4-1. Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
P. 234, 238
Driving
Automatic transmission or Multidrive

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
1
(P. 246, 262, 253)
Release the parking brake. (P. 276)
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
3
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
1
(P. 270)
Release the parking brake. (P. 276)
2
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, depress the
3
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Automatic transmission or Multidrive

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
If necessary, set the parking brake.
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (P. 246, 262, 253)
Manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
1
If necessary, set the parking brake. (P. 276)
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 270)
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